PES University Admissions 2026: Official Guide
PES University, ranked as the #1 University in Karnataka (KSURF 2019) and accredited with a NAAC A+ grade, has officially opened its admission portal for the 2026 academic year. Below is a comprehensive overview of the programs, placement records, and scholarship opportunities.
Academic Programs & Institutes
The university offers a multidisciplinary curriculum across various specialized institutes:
| Institute | Key Programs Offered |
| Engineering | B.Tech (CSE, AI & ML, ECE, EEE, ME, BT) & M.Tech (CSE, ECE) |
| Medicine | MBBS (through NEET score) |
| Pharmacy | B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and Ph.D. |
| Nursing | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Law | BBA LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), LLB (Hons), and LL.M. |
| Management | MBA, BBA (General/Hons, Business Analytics, Sports Management) |
| Design & Arts | B.Arch, B.Des, M.Des, and BA (Hons) in Performing Arts |
| Applied Sciences | B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology, Economics, and BCA/MCA |
| Allied Health | B.Sc (Hons) in Cardiac Care, Anaesthesia & OT, Radiology, etc. |
Placement Excellence
PES University is recognized for its strong industry connections, with over 350+ companies participating in the recruitment cycle.
Highest Package (2025/2026): Up to ₹68 LPA.
Median B.Tech Package: Approximately ₹12.47 LPA.
Top Recruiters: Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Mercedes-Benz, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, PwC, KPMG, and EY.
Internships: Over 1,250+ offers with stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹1,25,000 per month.
Scholarships (Totaling ₹110+ Crore)
Scholarships are awarded based on performance after joining the university:
Prof. MRD Scholarship: 50% tuition fee refund for the Top 5% of students based on CGPA.
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship: 40% tuition fee refund for the next 20% of students based on SGPA.
Distinction Awards: Cash prizes/certificates for students securing an SGPA of 7.75 or higher.
Rural Scholarships: Free engineering education for selected students from rural backgrounds.
Research & Teaching Assistantships: Compensation for students assisting professors in labs or classrooms.
Important Dates & Admission Process
Registration Start: September 5, 2025.
Entrance Exams: PESSAT (University's own test), KCET (for Karnataka students), JEE Main (for B.Tech), and CLAT/LSAT (for Law).
Counseling Rounds: Tentatively scheduled for June – July 2026.
Commencement of Classes: August 2026.
Contact & Campus Information
Campus Address: 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bengaluru 560085.
Admissions Helpline: 8010 297 297
Official Website:
admissions.pes.edu Email: admissions@pes.edu
To find the specific cutoff ranks for PES University, you must look at the specific campus (Ring Road vs. Electronic City) and the category of admission.
For the 2025/2026 academic cycle, the following ranks (based on recent Round 1 and Round 2 official data) serve as the most accurate benchmarks for General Merit (GM) students.
KCET Cutoff Ranks (Engineering)
The Ring Road (RR) campus is generally more competitive than the Electronic City (EC) campus. Ranks below are for the General Merit (GM) category.
| Course | RR Campus (Ring Road) | EC Campus (Electronic City) |
| Computer Science (CSE) | 934 – 1,375 | 4,053 – 5,400 |
| AI & Machine Learning | 1,494 – 2,168 | 4,610 – 6,300 |
| Electronics (ECE) | 2,380 – 3,340 | 6,332 – 8,550 |
| Electrical (EEE) | 3,645 – 5,037 | — |
| Mechanical (ME) | 5,948 – 11,307 | 16,000+ |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 6,210 – 11,538 | — |
NEET Cutoff Ranks (MBBS)
Admissions for MBBS at the PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PESIMSR) are conducted via Karnataka NEET Counseling.
General Merit (State Quota): Typically ranges between 30,688 and 44,066.
3 Management Quota (GMP): Ranks usually fall between 78,531 and 89,422.
Category-Specific (SC/ST): Ranks can extend from 185,000 to 240,000 depending on the round.
How to Check Your Specific Category Rank
If you belong to a reserved category (like 2AG, 3BG, SCG, etc.), your cutoff will be significantly higher (easier to get in):
Visit the KEA Website: Go to
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.4 Look for "Cutoff Reports": These are usually published as PDFs after each round of counseling.
Search for College Code: * E005: PES University (Ring Road Campus)
E141: PES University (Electronic City Campus)
5 M065: PES Institute of Medical Sciences (Kuppam/MBBS)
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PES University Electronic City Cutoff Guide
